What time is it in Chicago, IL?
Local time in Chicago, its UTC offset, today's sunrise and sunset, and the difference with other major cities.
· UTC-5 · CDT · United States
| UTC offset | UTC-5 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago (CDT) |
| Sunrise | 06:35 AM |
| Sunset | 06:53 PM |
| Solar noon | 12:44 PM |
| Day length | 12 h 18 min |
Daylight saving time
Chicago is currently on daylight saving time. Next change on November 1, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC-6.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | +1 h | |
| Los Angeles | −2 h | |
| Phoenix | −2 h | |
| Philadelphia | +1 h | |
| San Diego | −2 h | |
| Jacksonville | +1 h | |
| San Jose | −2 h | |
| Columbus | +1 h |
Frequently asked questions
Chicago is on CDT, that is UTC-5. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 07:00 AM in Chicago — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
Chicago is on UTC-5. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 06:35 AM and sets at 06:53 PM in Chicago, a day of 12 h 18 min.
Chicago is currently on daylight saving time. Next change on November 1, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC-6.
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